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Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €193 and round-trip from €425. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CMB 19:50
        9h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:00
        Colombo - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 25 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 13:00
        10h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 17:50
        Melbourne - Colombo | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
        €493 €743
        34% off
        34% off
        €743 €493
      • CMB 19:55
        9h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05
        Colombo - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 13:00
        10h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 17:50
        Melbourne - Colombo | Sun, Nov 8 | Jetstar Airways
        €512 €743
        31% off
        31% off
        €743 €512
      • CMB 19:50
        9h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:00
        Colombo - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 13:00
        10h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 17:50
        Melbourne - Colombo | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
        €528 €743
        28% off
        28% off
        €743 €528
      • CMB 22:55
        24h 35m
        1 stop
        MEL 05:00
        Colombo - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 25 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        MEL 13:00
        10h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 17:50
        Melbourne - Colombo | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
        €425
        43% off
        €743 €425
      • CMB 22:55
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        MEL 00:15
        Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 15 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        MEL 06:15
        21h 10m
        1 stop
        CMB 21:55
        Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Oct 22 | AirAsia X
        €452
        39% off
        €743 €452
      • CMB 22:50
        19h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 23:45
        Colombo - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 7 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        MEL 01:00
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        CMB 09:25
        Melbourne - Colombo | Sat, Nov 14 | AirAsia X
        €463
        38% off
        €743 €463
      • CMB 22:50
        19h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 23:45
        Colombo - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 31 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        MEL 06:15
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        CMB 21:50
        Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Nov 5 | AirAsia X
        €476
        36% off
        €743 €476
      • CMB 22:50
        24h 40m
        1 stop
        MEL 05:00
        Colombo - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 1 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        MEL 06:15
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        CMB 21:50
        Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Nov 5 | AirAsia X
        €478
        36% off
        €743 €478
      • CMB 22:55
        24h 35m
        1 stop
        MEL 05:00
        Colombo - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        MEL 13:00
        10h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 17:50
        Melbourne - Colombo | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
        €501
        33% off
        €743 €501
      • CMB 22:55
        17h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 21:30
        Colombo - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 24 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        MEL 01:00
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        CMB 09:25
        Melbourne - Colombo | Sat, Oct 31 | AirAsia X
        €522
        30% off
        €743 €522
      • CMB 22:55
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        MEL 00:15
        Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 22 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        MEL 06:15
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        CMB 21:50
        Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Oct 29 | AirAsia X
        €533
        28% off
        €743 €533
      • CMB 22:50
        24h 40m
        1 stop
        MEL 05:00
        Colombo - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 10 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        MEL 13:00
        10h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 17:50
        Melbourne - Colombo | Sun, Nov 15 | Jetstar Airways
        €542
        27% off
        €743 €542
      • CMB 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
        MEL 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        CMB 16:00
        Melbourne - Colombo | Sat, Oct 10 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CMB 19:55
        9h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05
        Colombo - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
        €212 €309
        31% off
        31% off
        €309 €212
      • CMB 19:55
        9h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05
        Colombo - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 20 | Jetstar Airways
        €212 €309
        31% off
        31% off
        €309 €212
      • CMB 22:55
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        MEL 00:15
        Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 15 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        €193 €309
        38% off
        38% off
        €309 €193
      • CMB 10:25
        13h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 05:00
        Colombo - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 25 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        €194
        37% off
        €309 €194
      • CMB 10:25
        13h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 05:00
        Colombo - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        €194
        37% off
        €309 €194
      • CMB 10:25
        13h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 05:00
        Colombo - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 23 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        €195
        37% off
        €309 €195
      • CMB 22:50
        24h 40m
        1 stop
        MEL 05:00
        Colombo - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 22 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        €202
        35% off
        €309 €202
      • CMB 22:55
        24h 35m
        1 stop
        MEL 05:00
        Colombo - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 18 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        €203
        34% off
        €309 €203
      • CMB 22:50
        24h 40m
        1 stop
        MEL 05:00
        Colombo - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 8 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        €203
        34% off
        €309 €203
      • CMB 10:25
        13h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 05:00
        Colombo - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        €210
        32% off
        €309 €210
      • CMB 10:25
        13h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 05:00
        Colombo - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 18 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        €213
        31% off
        €309 €213
      • CMB 22:50
        24h 40m
        1 stop
        MEL 05:00
        Colombo - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 1 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        €218
        28% off
        €309 €218
      • CMB 22:50
        19h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 23:45
        Colombo - Melbourne | Sat, Dec 5 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        €224
        28% off
        €309 €224
      • CMB 22:50
        19h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 23:45
        Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 19 | AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
        €225
        27% off
        €309 €225
      • CMB 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport

Which month offers the lowest one-way fares when flying from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average one-way fares by month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, for cheaper one-way flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport, it is best to book in September, when average fares are €372. Try to avoid January, as fares peak at around €694.

€694
€533
€372
€211
    Cheapest
  • €540
    Oct
  • €431
    Nov
  • €474
    Dec
  • €694
    Jan
  • €628
    Feb
  • €612
    Mar
  • €594
    Apr
  • €587
    May
  • €620
    Jun
  • €651
    Jul
  • €456
    Aug
  • €372
    Sep

Which month offers the lowest round-trip fares from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average round-trip fares by month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, September usually offers the lowest round-trip fares from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average price of €758. July is typically the most expensive month, with average fares reaching €1,244.

€1,244
€1,001
€758
€515
    Cheapest
  • €1,146
    Oct
  • €1,073
    Nov
  • €987
    Dec
  • €1,067
    Jan
  • €994
    Feb
  • €883
    Mar
  • €996
    Apr
  • €1,083
    May
  • €953
    Jun
  • €1,244
    Jul
  • €1,026
    Aug
  • €758
    Sep

Which day of the week offers the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average fares by day of the week for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport is Thursday, when average fares are usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Wednesday, as fares are typically the highest.

€631
€560
€488
€417
    Cheapest
  • €563
    Mon
  • €498
    Tue
  • €631
    Wed
  • €488
    Thu
  • €598
    Fri
  • €517
    Sat
  • €586
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport is Jetstar Airways (from €212) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From €212
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
From €221
VietJet Air
From €308
Batik Air Malaysia
From €310
Vietnam Airlines
From €325
IndiGo
From €343
Srilankan Airlines
From €347
Thai AirAsia
From €367
Qantas Airways
From €385
Philippine Airlines
From €388

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What is the flight schedule from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Check on the flight schedule from Colombo to Melbourne to find the flight that matches your travel plan.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ006

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    20:00

    CMB

    9h 40m

    10:10

    MEL

    - M - W - F -
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  2. AK044

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    10:40

    CMB

    3h 40m

    Nonstop

    16:50

    KUL

    - - - - T F S
    Search

  3. D7218

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    18:10

    KUL

    7h 50m

    Nonstop

    05:00

    MEL

    - - - - T - S

  4. AK046

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    22:55

    CMB

    3h 40m

    Nonstop

    05:05

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
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  5. D7212

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    13:25

    KUL

    7h 50m

    Nonstop

    00:15

    MEL

    - M - W - - -

  6. AK046

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    22:55

    CMB

    3h 40m

    Nonstop

    05:05

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
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  7. D7218

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    18:10

    KUL

    7h 50m

    Nonstop

    05:00

    MEL

    - - - - T - S
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About Bandaranaike International Airport and Melbourne Airport

Learn about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 8,367.31 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €193
Cheapest return ticket price €425

FAQs for Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport takes about 9 hours 26 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • The earliest flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport departs at 00:20, and the last departs at 19:50, with about 2 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €946 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Bandaranaike International Airport at 06:45 and arrives in Melbourne Airport at 21:00.
    • The distance from Melbourne Airport to downtown is about 18 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
    • The distance from Avalon Airport to downtown is about 50 km, by taxi about 1 hour 10 minutes.
    • The distance from Essendon Airport to downtown is about 11 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is Essendon Airport. The distance is around 8 km.
  • Srilankan Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 991 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport currently start from €193, and round-trip fares start from €425. The current lowest fare is a AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) flight departing on Thu, Oct 15; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Srilankan Airlines and Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 9 hours 5 minutes, and around 10 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport is €762. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport, with one-way fares starting from €193. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport operates around 10 weekly flights, mainly by Srilankan Airlines and Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Bandaranaike International Airport and Melbourne Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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